Grilled Artichoke and Spinach Dip with Pita Wedges  Makes 12 servings.  Ingredients  Dip 2 - cans (14-ounces) artichoke hearts, drained 1/4 - cup olive oil divided Salt Pepper 3 - cloves garlic chopped 2 - shallots chopped 1 - medium onion, roughly chopped 2 - pounds frozen chopped spinach well drained 1 - pintheavy cream 1 - pint sour cream 1 - cup plus 2 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided  Pita 8 - pita rounds Olive oil Salt Pepper sour cream Fresh tomato, chopped   Directions   Prepared medium heat gril.    - Drain artichoke hearts and place on skewers.   
 - Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.   
 - Grill for about 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through grilling time.  
 - In a large sauté pan, sauté garlic, shallot, and onion in remaining olive oil.  
 - Rough chop the artichokes and add to garlic mixture.   
 - Add the spinach.  
 - Fold in cream, sour cream, and 1 cup of the cheese.   
 - Season to taste with salt and pepper.   
 - Place in fireproof dish or heavy-duty aluminum pan and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.   
 - Over indirect heat, grill for 20 to 25 minutes or until you heat the dip completely.  
 - Next, brush pita rounds with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.   
 - Over direct heat, briefly grill pitas to warm, for about 1 to 2 minutes.   
 - Cut into wedges.  
 - Garnish the dip with sour cream and chopped fresh tomato, if desired.   
 - Serve with the pita wedges. 
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